Apartments for Rent in San Rafael, CA

Prices and availability in San Rafael, CA were last updated on 22 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in San Rafael, CA are: View At Marin, Rafael Town Center Apartments, Rafael Town Center, Second and B Street Apartments and 1476 Lincoln Ave.

The average rent in San Rafael, CA is $2,826.

The price range for a studio apartment in San Rafael, CA is between $2,300 and $3,486.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA is between $1,869 and $5,100.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA is between $2,382 and $5,100.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Rafael, CA is between $2,399 and $4,425.

In San Rafael 47% of the housing is rented out compared to 53% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 15% of San Rafael's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 73% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 12% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in San Rafael is 43 years old, with 15% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 93% are garden-style apartment communities, 10% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in San Rafael are around 13% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 46% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 36% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.